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“Here’s a gay bevy of Carnival Folk – Oranges and Lemons in tarlatan skirts and black gold-laced bodice – the White Rabbit of Alice in Wonderland fame, in a home-made brushed wool or animal plush costume. The Butterfly wears a little pleated under-dress of sulphur yellow tulle with gauzy wings, daubed with orange and brown paint. True to tradition, the little Red Witch flaunts a bold blak cat on her scarlet head-dress, which matches her sateen frock. The fluffy Chick is just a mass of muslin frills, with fluffy wool cap. Dress the Candlestick in bright green with candle head-dress and wool “light”. “

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